dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-ˌhī-ˈdrā-shən 
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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After receiving care for dehydration and malnourishment, the small primates are often rehomed at U.S. zoos or returned to Mexican authorities.
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
While the research on the cognitive effects of mild dehydration is still sparse and somewhat inconsistent, an increasing amount of evidence shows that the body’s hydration level influences cognitive performance, working memory, and mood.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches and irritability are a few telltale signs of dehydration, which occurs when the body has rapidly lost electrolytes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, caregivers resort to feeding babies with infant formula made from dirty water, compounding the risk of dehydration, hepatitis A and skin infections according to HRW.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2025
While the research on the cognitive effects of mild dehydration is still sparse and somewhat inconsistent, an increasing amount of evidence shows that the body’s hydration level influences cognitive performance, working memory, and mood.
—Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2025
Muscle spasms, fatigue, headaches and irritability are a few telltale signs of dehydration, which occurs when the body has rapidly lost electrolytes.
—Caroline C. Boyle, USA TODAY, 30 Jan. 2025
Instead, caregivers resort to feeding babies with infant formula made from dirty water, compounding the risk of dehydration, hepatitis A and skin infections according to HRW.
—Ibrahim Dahman, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
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“Dehydration.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dehydration. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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dehydration
noun
de·hy·dra·tion
ˌdē-hī-ˈdrā-shən
: the process of dehydrating
especially
: an abnormal depletion of body fluids
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